NICU Equipment Technician - Day Shift, Onsite

Akron Children's Hospital; Boardman Township (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking an Equipment Technician to maintain unit-based equipment and supplies in the NICU at St. Elizabeth Medical Center onsite.

You will work under the Nurse Manager and Clinical Coordinator, ensuring par levels, inspecting incoming supplies, and entering requisitions in the hospital system. The role requires basic mechanical skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and ability to collaborate with clinical staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0–2 years relevant experience preferred.
• EMT or Medical Assistant training preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, with the support of the Clinical Coordinator or designee.
• Provides support to a nursing unit by maintaining unit-based equipment and supplies at appropriate par levels.
• Inspects and receives all incoming supplies and distributes to proper storage location in a timely manner.
• Checks and ensures stock rotation and expiration dates.
• Maintains Par levels, makes recommendations to the Unit Manager for adjustment to Pars based on utilization data.
• Enters requisition orders in the hospital computer system.
• Performs charge entry and other duties as assigned or requested.
• Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, and hospital staff.
• Completes routine quality checks on equipment, may set up specific equipment after competency training, assist with room turnovers; maintains room stock levels, orders supply and equipment from central stores; and assists with inventory management; and other duties as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Medical terminology understanding

Interpersonal communication

MS Office proficiency

Stock management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMT or Medical Assistant training preferred

2 years healthcare experience preferred

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Job description

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking an Equipment Technician to maintain unit-based equipment and supplies in the NICU at St. Elizabeth Medical Center onsite.

You will work under the Nurse Manager and Clinical Coordinator, ensuring par levels, inspecting incoming supplies, and entering requisitions in the hospital system. The role requires basic mechanical skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and ability to collaborate with clinical staff.